Flights to Oxford
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Oxford is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Luton Airport (LTN, 63 km), Birmingham Airport (BHX, 85 km), Southampton Airport (SOU, 89 km), London City Airport (LCY, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 63 km (39 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 63 km (39 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 85 km (53 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| Southampton Airport (regional) | SOU | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,191 ft | 44 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 95 km (59 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,799 ft, LHR can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 83 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Oxford
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford to Berlin | Germany | 1,003 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Oxford to Madrid | Spain | 1,274 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Oxford to Paris | France | 412 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Oxford to Hamburg | Germany | 784 km (487 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Oxford to Vienna | Austria | 1,317 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Oxford to Barcelona | Spain | 1,181 km (734 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Oxford to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Oxford to Munich | Germany | 1,001 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Oxford to Milan | Italy | 1,037 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Oxford to Prague | Czechia | 1,112 km (691 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Oxford to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,006 km (625 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Oxford to Oslo | Norway | 1,173 km (729 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Oxford to Köln | Germany | 577 km (358 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Oxford to Dublin | Ireland | 381 km (236 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Oxford to Brussels | Belgium | 402 km (250 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Oxford to Marseille | France | 1,063 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Oxford to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 394 km (245 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Oxford to Turin | Italy | 992 km (617 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Oxford to Valencia | Spain | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Oxford to Kraków | Poland | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Oxford to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 426 km (264 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Oxford to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Oxford to Beijing | China | 8,177 km (5,081 mi) | about 11 h 14 min |
| Oxford to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,581 km (1,604 mi) | about 4 h 4 min |
| Oxford to Tianjin | China | 8,285 km (5,148 mi) | about 11 h 22 min |
| Oxford to Moscow | Russia | 2,559 km (1,590 mi) | about 4 h 2 min |
| Oxford to Harbin | China | 8,085 km (5,024 mi) | about 11 h 7 min |
| Oxford to Shenyang | China | 8,327 km (5,174 mi) | about 11 h 26 min |
| Oxford to New York City | United States | 5,488 km (3,410 mi) | about 7 h 47 min |
| Oxford to Dalian | China | 8,516 km (5,292 mi) | about 11 h 40 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Oxford?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the closest large airport at 63 km (39 mi). The others, LTN, BHX, SOU, LCY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LHR from Oxford city centre?
63 km (39 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Oxford on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.